Westville hasn't had much luck against Morgan Township recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Blackhawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cherokees at 4:30 p.m. Neither Westville nor Morgan Township posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Westville lost 8-1 to Washington Township on Wednesday. The Blackhawks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wheeler hit Morgan Township with a four-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cherokees fell 6-2 to the Bearcats.
Carter Thibodeau was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Morgan Township saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jett Gheaja, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Another was Cooper Spagna, who earned one RBI and two stolen bases.
Westville's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Morgan Township, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Westville has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Morgan Township struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Westville might still be hurting after the 10-3 loss they got from Morgan Township in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Blackhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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